SK8 or Die
Skateboarding Nostalgia: Defying Gravity in the Old School Days
Lyrics
The old school, is better than the new school
The speaker prefers the old school style of skateboarding over the new school style.
Our stunts, were stupider than your stunts
The speaker boasts that their past skateboarding stunts were more daring or foolish than the stunts of the listener.
In the day knee pads were laughed at, we knew how to mess ourselves up
Recalls a time when wearing knee pads was not popular, and they took pride in risking injury while skateboarding.
Climb on to the roof real high and jump from the top
Describes a daring act of climbing onto a high roof and jumping off, reflecting the adventurous spirit of old-school skateboarding.
The old school, is better than the new school
Reiteration of the preference for old school skateboarding over the new school.
Our stunts, were stupider than your stunts
Reiteration of the speaker's claim that their past stunts were more daring than the listener's.
But first remember you only get one chance
Advises caution, emphasizing the importance of taking advantage of the limited chances one gets for daring stunts.
Don't break your leg... Acid Drop!
Specifically warns against breaking a leg, referencing the risky maneuver known as the "Acid Drop."
There was pogoing and freestyling back when ramps were rad
Recalls the era of pogoing and freestyling in skateboarding when ramps were considered exciting.
What a great ride he's gleaming the cube right on it's rad woo-hoo
Mentions "gleaming the cube," a term from skateboarding culture, suggesting an impressive ride or trick.
Steve caballero and Tony Hawk the elite of the bones brigade
Names Steve Caballero and Tony Hawk as elite members of the "bones brigade," highlighting their significance in skateboarding.
Dwayne peters invented pool skating for me and you
Credits Dwayne Peters with inventing pool skating, an innovation in skateboarding.
Grab your skateboard and climb real high jump off don't die
Encourages the listener to grab a skateboard, climb to a height, and jump off without getting hurt.
But first remember you only get one chance don't break your leg... acid drop
Reiterates the importance of caution and avoiding injury, particularly in performing an "Acid Drop."
There I stood on the roof of my parent's garage
Describes the speaker standing on the roof of their parent's garage, setting the scene for a daring skateboard stunt.
The wind blew through my hair as I looked down at the yard
Reflects on the speaker's feelings while on the roof, emphasizing the anticipation of a thrilling experience.
I felt like a NASA scientist on his first day of work, about to defy the laws of gravity
Compares the speaker's emotions to that of a NASA scientist about to defy the laws of gravity, highlighting the gravity-defying nature of skateboarding.
The crowd behind me said they'd give me to a count of three and then they'd push
Describes the crowd behind the speaker, ready to push them off the roof after a countdown.
But they only counted to two
Reveals that the crowd only counted to two, possibly indicating an unexpected or premature launch into the skateboard stunt.
Sk8 or die Sk8 or die Sk8 or die Sk8 or die or die
Repetition of the mantra "Sk8 or die," emphasizing the intense commitment and risk associated with skateboarding.
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